Treatments for Vascular Disease

Treatments for vascular disease range from dietary changes to surgery, depending on the nature of the specific disease or disorder.

HealthInsite also has specific topic pages linking to information on Arteriosclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

Follow the links below to find information on treatments for vascular disease.

Reviewed July 2009

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Title:   Heart Foundation
Publisher:   National Heart Foundation of Australia
Description:   The Heart Foundation site includes heart health information for health professionals, schools and the public. Topics include healthy eating, regular exercise, smoking, blood pressure, blood cholesterol and statistics.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Varicocele - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A varicocele is a collection of widened veins that occurs on the outside of the testicle. A varicocele usually affects only the left testicle.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Fainting
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fainting is a momentary episode of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common causes include heat, pain or distress. If you feel faint, lie down and elevate the feet. Fresh air can also help. If you do faint, remain lying down for ten minutes then get up slowly. If a person doesn't recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention. The collapse could have been triggered by a more serious event such as cerebral haemorrhage (stroke).
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Heparins for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis - safety issues
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Heparins are commonly used to prevent venous thromboembolism. Although they are effective anticoagulants, heparins have a high risk of adverse effects if used inappropriately.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Wise use of medicine
Publisher:   Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute
Description:   Almost one half of individuals prescribed medicines are at risk of not gaining the maximum benefits from their treatment by forgetting or intentionally not taking their medicines! Those reaching optimal treatment levels have been consistently shown to have better health outcomes.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Low blood pressure - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Blood pressure is determined by 3 main factors. Find out what causes low blood pressure and what you can do about it.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Nutrition
Publisher:   National Heart Foundation of Australia
Description:   Evidence based position papers and guidelines for dietitians and other health professionals working in the area of nutrition and cardiovascular health.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Raynaud's phenomenon
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. Other affected areas can include the ears, nose, tongue and nipples. Skin may change in colour as blood supply dwindles. Women under 25 years are most susceptible. In a few cases, Raynaud's phenomenon is a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   How low to go with glucose control
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   There has been a general acceptance that tight glycaemic control will reduce cardiovascular disease, but there is a lack of definitive evidence that outcomes will improve.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   New Zealand cardiovascular guidelines handbook: a summary resource for primary care practioners
Publisher:   New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
Description:   Revision of the 2003 CVD handbook.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Kidney disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Kidney disease speeds up heart disease. Many patients with kidney disease die of heart disease before their kidneys stop working.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Managing the cardiovascular complications of chronic kidney disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Patients with chronic kidney disease have risk factors for cardiovascular disease which are additional to those found in the general population.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Henoch-Schonlein purpura is a short term inflammation of certain blood vessels. Another name for Henoch-Schonlein purpura is anaphylactoid purpura. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but HSP tends to develop after an upper respiratory tract infection or a bout of hay fever. Children and adults usually make a full recovery but in extreme cases, the kidneys can be damaged.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Undertreatment of rural people with cardiovascular disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that drugs and some interventions for cardiovascular disease are underused in rural areas.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Preventing foot ulcers
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Eye conditions - giant cell arteritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Giant cell arteritis (also known as temporal arteritis) is inflammation of the arteries. If blood vessels servicing the eyes are affected, sudden blindness in one or both eyes can result. Treatment with corticosteroids is urgent. Symptoms may include feeling unwell or tired, fever, headaches, jaw or tongue pain, tender temples, painful patches on the scalp, sudden double vision and other vision problems. About half of patients with giant cell arteritis are diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Raynaud's disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   For people who have Raynaud's Disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Have glitazones lost their sparkle?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   The thiazolidinediones, better known as 'glitazones', are under suspicion of causing serious, previously unsuspected adverse effects. Given these concerns, what can be said about the role of thiazolidinediones in third-line therapy of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes?
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Subarachnoid haemorrhage
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed usually associated with aneurysms or other weakened blood vessels of the brain. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Causes include a cerebral aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or trauma such as a blow to the head.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Vascular Health
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about vascular health and vascular diseases, including prevention, risk factors, treatment, support services and statistics.
Date:   Jan 2008
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